Cute and Fun Mini Piggies in a Blanket Recipe

Looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer? These cute and fun mini piggies in a blanket are always a hit! Perfect for game day, tailgating, BBQs, birthday parties, or holiday gatherings, they’re buttery, flaky, and totally irresistible.

Made with croissant dough and mini sausages, these bite-sized snacks come together fast. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces like mustard, ketchup, or cheese dip for an extra treat.

No matter the occasion, these mini pigs in a blanket will disappear in minutes—so make a double batch!

Let’s get baking!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

1 refrigerated can of croissant dough (with 12 croissants)
24 cocktail sausages (pre-cooked)
1-2 eggs, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tsp poppy seeds, for sprinkling

Step-by-Step Guide

Start by preheating your oven to the temperature indicated on the croissant dough package. This is usually around 350°F (175°C).

Then, open the refrigerated can of croissant dough and carefully unroll it. You’ll find 12 triangular pieces of dough.

1- Cut the Dough: Cut along the perforated lines of the dough triangles to make 24 smaller triangles. This will provide enough dough to wrap around each mini sausage.

2- Wrap the Sausages: Take one of the smaller dough triangles and place a mini sausage at the wide end of the triangle.

3- Roll the dough around the sausage. Repeat with all the sausages and dough triangles.

4- Egg Wash: In a small bowl, beat the eggs. Using a pastry brush or your fingers, lightly brush each wrapped sausage with the beaten egg. This will help the dough brown nicely during baking.

5- Sprinkle Poppy Seeds: Sprinkle poppy seeds over the egg-washed dough-wrapped sausages. This adds a pleasant visual appeal and a subtle nutty flavor.

6- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the prepared mini piggies in a blanket on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave some space between each one to allow for even baking.

7- Bake in the Oven: Put the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-18 minutes, or until the piggies in a blanket are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.

8- Serve: Once baked, remove the mini piggies in a blanket from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. You can serve them with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Pro Tips for Success

Keep the Dough Chilled – Warm dough can get sticky and hard to work with. If it starts getting too soft, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes before rolling up the sausages. This makes wrapping quicker and easier!
Switch Up the Flavor – Want to mix things up? Try using cheese-stuffed cocktail sausages, brushing the dough with garlic butter, or swapping poppy seeds for everything bagel seasoning. Each twist makes them even more delicious!
Make Them Party-Ready – These mini piggies in a blanket can be prepped a few hours ahead and stored in the fridge. Just pop them in the oven when guests arrive for a fresh, warm, and flaky appetizer everyone will love.